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Responsible Authorities - Gambling Act 2005

Responsible authorities are entitled to make representations to the licensing authority in relation to applications under the Gambling Act.

For details of which bodies can make a representation on a particular application type and whether you need to submit your application to them directly, please read the relevant guidance notes on our application pages.

Responsible Authorities under the Gambling Act 2005
Authority Address Email Telephone
Gambling Commission Victoria Square HouseVictoria SquareBirminghamB2 4BP licensing@gamblingcommission.gov.uk 0121 230 6666
HMRC National Registration UnitExcise Processing TeamsBX9 1GL nrubetting&gaming@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk 0300 322 7072 (option 7)
Lancashire Constabulary Licensing UnitBispham Police StationRed Bank RoadBlackpoolFY2 0HJ westlicensing@lancashire.pnn.police.uk 01253 604073
Lancashire Fire & Rescue 62 Forest GateBlackpoolFY3 9RA blackpoolfiresafety@lancsfirerescue.org.uk 01253 302522
Health and safety Blackpool Council Health & Safety EnforcementPO Box 4BlackpoolFY1 1NA hs.enforcement@blackpool.gov.uk 01253 478349
Environmental protection Blackpool Council Environmental ProtectionPO Box 4BlackpoolFY1 1NA env.protection@blackpool.gov.uk 01253 478345
Social services Child Protection Licensing OfficerChildren's ServicesSafeguarding Quality and ReviewBlackpool Council125 Albert RoadBlackpoolFY1 4BA louise.scales@blackpool.gov.uk 01253 477538
Planning Development ManagerPlanning and Transportation DivisionPO Box 17BlackpoolFY1 1LZ planning@blackpool.gov.uk 01253 476193